Schools relying on voluntary contributions

Parents have paid out over €116million in voluntary contributions in five years, despite our much...

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09.30 2 Nov 2026

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09.30 2 Nov 2026

Parents have paid out over €116million in voluntary contributions in five years, despite our much-vaunted ‘free’ education system.

Claire discusses this further with Labour's Education Spokesperson and TD, Eoghan Kenny and CEO of One Family, Karen Kiernan.

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